Materials Handler

Nel Hydrogen; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package (health

Dental, vision, life insurance and DIS

Retirement savings benefits

Short-term incentive program

Paid vacation, sick leave and company‑

Company holidays

Job summary

Nel Hydrogen seeks a Materials Handler to join the Manufacturing Materials team in Wallingford, CT. The role supports receiving, inventory control, material handling, and shipping activities to ensure materials are available for production and delivery.

The position emphasizes hands-on work, safety, and collaboration with logistics and planning colleagues to maintain inventory accuracy and efficient workflows. Proficiency with ERP/MRP and MS Office is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, or inventory control is preferred.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems is an advantage.
• Strong communication skills in English and proficiency with office software.

Responsibilities

• Record inventory transactions accurately in our ERP system
• Pick, pack, and prepare materials for production and customer shipments
• Maintain accurate inventory records and storage locations
• Support inventory counts and stock verification activities
• Work closely with planners and other stakeholders to resolve material discrepancies or shortages
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely
• Help optimize storage areas and support warehouse organization
• Participate in continuous improvement and workplace organization initiatives
• Follow all safety, quality, and PPE requirements

Skills

ERP/MRP proficiency

Microsoft Office

English communication

Inventory control

Warehouse/logistics experience

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Do you want to help power the green transition through hands-on warehouse and logistics operations?

Nel Hydrogen is looking for a Materials Handler to join our Manufacturing Materials team. In this role, you will help ensure materials and components move efficiently through our operations, supporting production and delivery activities. If you enjoy practical, hands-on work, collaborating with colleagues, and being part of a team that contributes to the green transition, we'd love to hear from you.

This is an exciting opportunity to apply your warehouse and logistics expertise in a global company helping drive the transition to clean energy.

Your New Role

As a Materials Handler, you will be part of a close-knit warehouse team supporting daily operations across receiving, inventory management, material handling, and shipping activities. You'll work closely with colleagues in logistics, warehouse operations, and planning to ensure materials are available where and when they are needed.

This is a hands-on role where no two days are exactly the same. You'll help maintain inventory accuracy, support production activities, and contribute to an efficient, safe, and well-organized workplace.

Your Responsibilities

• Record inventory transactions accurately in our ERP system
• Pick, pack, and prepare materials for production and customer shipments
• Maintain accurate inventory records and storage locations
• Support inventory counts and stock verification activities
• Work closely with planners and other stakeholders to help resolve material discrepancies or shortages
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely
• Help optimize storage areas and support warehouse organization
• Participate in continuous improvement and workplace organization initiatives
• Follow all safety, quality, and PPE requirements

Physical Requirements

• Light physical effort with frequent lifting or moving of materials up to 50LBS may be required
• Use of hand tools and specialty equipment
• Standing and bending required during a typical eight-hour workday
• Ability to use hand lift trucks to move materials in, around and out of the area

The above statements reflect the principal functions of the position and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a reliable, hands-on team player who thrives in a collaborative environment. You take pride in delivering high-quality work, communicate effectively with colleagues, and enjoy contributing to shared goals. You value safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement, and bring a positive attitude to the workplace every day. The role requires strong attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and the ability to balance independent work with close teamwork.

You bring with you:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Experience from warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, inventory control, or a similar operational environment
• Confidence using computers and digital tools in your daily work; experience with ERP/MRP systems is an advantage
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications
• Good communication skills in English, both written and verbal
• Forklift or other material handling equipment experience is an advantage

What We Can Offer

• An opportunity to work in a company in strong growth and a leading position in the market.
• A visible role with many exciting interfaces, internally and externally
• The opportunity to work in a global company that contributes to the green transition.
• A dynamic and highly professional working environment consisting of competent and committed colleagues.

Nel Hydrogen offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and retirement savings benefits, as applicable. Employees may also be eligible to participate in the Company's short-term incentive program. In addition, the Company provides paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays. Benefits and eligibility are subject to the terms of the applicable plans and programs.

The Company has a published Code of Conduct that all employees are expected to follow.

About Nel Hydrogen

Nel Hydrogen is the global leader in on-site hydrogen generation and the largest electrolyser manufacturer in the world. Nel Hydrogen is leading the charge into the new green hydrogen economy.

If you are driven by personal initiative combined with loyalty and commitment to your team and the ability to convert complex issues into simple solutions, then we want to talk to you. Join a company that is on the cutting edge of new energy innovations, with an energized, progressive culture.

Visas

• Nel will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided.
• Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

We are an equal opportunity employer-M/F/Disabled/Veteran and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: FederalEnglish.pdf)

Nel has a history tracing back to 1927 and is today a leading pure play hydrogen electrolyser technology company with a global presence. The company specializes in Alkaline and PEM technology for production of renewable hydrogen. Nel's product offerings are key enablers for a green hydrogen economy, making it possible to decarbonize various industries such as transportation, refining, steel, and ammonia.